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Serving people with intellectual disabilities since 1971

2014 Annual Report

Support

Education

Advocacy

Independence

3401 SW Harrison St • Topeka, KS 66611

Mission Statement

Sheltered Living, Inc. supports the efforts of individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve independence and actively participate in the community.

Vision Statement To accomplish the mission of Sheltered Living, Inc., the organization will:

• Offer guidance to clients in determining and following their chosen path in life. • Enhance clients’ individual capabilities and skills by offering life-long learning opportunities. • Engage clients, families, and guardians in developing plans and measuring accomplishments. • Promote clients rights through education and advocacy.

Printing provided courtesy of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.

SLI Administrative Offices and Day Service Center

Message from our President/CEO

Every year, SLI sets outcome measurement and strategic planning goals that are developed with input from our persons served, families, stakeholders, employees and board of directors. We evaluate the progress toward these goals continuously and measure indicators such as satisfaction, efficiency, effectiveness and access in the areas of programs and services, capacity, finance, fundraising, business practices and governance. I am pleased to report that the results of the 2014 goals show that SLI excelled in the areas of satisfaction with services, timely physician appointments and follow up, increased enrollment, increase in job skill development activities, financial stability, leadership and partnerships within the Topeka community. Movement into managed care as required by the state has been a struggle. There are challenges and we are learning to cope with the new system but it has certainly had a negative impact on our clients and services in general. Some of the challenges we face include:

• medical services for our clients being denied• billing and payment issues• not getting paid for services on time and in some cases not at all• duplication of services that we have been providing in the community • services being provided by the managed care companies in addition to us providing the service • plus numerous other obstacles

I am proud to report that after requests from the people we serve, we were able to start a job training and supported employment program with the help of the JOBS grant from Federal Home Loan Bank. We started three internal work crews for job training purposes that include janitorial, landscaping and vehicle detailing. Two requirements of this program are that clients’ enrolled take a 24

module curriculum related to job readiness and completing training on an internal work crew. People enrolled in this program learn numerous job skills that prepare them for community employment which is the last step in this program. As always, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to our supporters. It is because of your efforts, commitment and sacrifice that we are able to continue to provide exceptional services to people with intellectual disabilities in our community.

Lisa Jackson President/CEOJeremy works on the

car detailing job crew.

Community Integration Program

The Community Integration Program (day services) focuses on life-enhancing activities, active learning and community involvement. The program is designed to:

• keep people engaged in a variety of activities• choose learning experiences• volunteer in the community• learn nutrition• learn daily living skills• teach responsibility

Targeted Case Management

The Targeted Case Management program is dedicated to making sure children and adults served are achieving their goals. Case Managers assist individuals and their families to develop:• person centered support plan • to identify and maintain eligible state and

federal funding• locate service providers SLI has access to professionals trained and educated for autism spectrum disorders, mental health and behavioral supports and planning. We have trained SLI staff in social work, psychology, human services education, professionals with nursing education and a licensed mental health technician. The Targeted Case Management program works with each person served to best suit their needs.

CIP members making holiday treats for the Festival of Trees.

Volunteering with Keep America Beautiful.

We offer services that reflect individual interest and support individual growth. All areas of life are valued and are part of the program agenda.

Program & Services

TCM clients receive assistance through the guidance of SLI.

The Community Living Program has existed since 1972 when the first home opened for twelve men and women from Topeka and surrounding areas. Today, we serve over 100 men and women living

in nineteen (19) homes owned by SLI. We provide services for our person served 24/7/365 days a year.

In our Independent Living homes, we serve 38 men and women who have learned daily living skills and most have a part-time or full-time job. SLI provides services 15 hours a week to help with their needs.

Community Living Program

Success for Cathy

Cathy Decker, SLI person served, has shown great perseverance and determination to achieve her goals. After struggling to find a job that was a fit for her, she acquired a job at Walmart. Because she never gave up and always continued to apply for jobs, she found one she really enjoys.

Cathy started working at Walmart in March and has learned many different skill sets. She works putting together sandwiches, wraps and pinwheels for customers to purchase. She likes working with all her co-workers that make the job fun!

Working at Walmart has allowed Cathy to have a steady stream of income to pay her bills and to gain her independence. With her extra spending money, she loves to spend time with her daughter to go to movies or just hangout together.

Cathy has been at SLI for 19 years and part of the Independent Living Program. Her favorite parts of SLI are the outings and fun activities that she and her family participate in. She really enjoyed the trip Independent Living persons served took to Abilene. Last month, at the SLI Annual Awards, Cathy received the Independent Living Program award for her achievement of finding a job, excelling at the job and working towards her independence.

Supported Employment Program

Cathy at the SLI Fall Festival.

SLI clients enjoy their homes and having dinner together.

Financial Report

Expenditures by program

Expenses:Salaries & Benefits 73.21% Housing & Equip. 14.26%Food & Supplies 5.43%Transportation 4.03% Other Program Costs 3.07%

Revenue:Federal 49.80%State 32.42%Local 17.78% Revenue by Source:Home & Community Based Services Fees & Rents Targeted Case Management County Mill Levy Donations Other Revenue/GrantsCDDO Grant Fundraising US Dept of HUDKDOT Grant

74.34%

12.33% 4.99%2.09%1.51%1.45%1.35%1.20%0.61%0.12%

Ways to giveYour gifts brings help, hope and happiness to individuals with intellectual disabilities. You can make a difference with:

• Appliances• Bath towels and wash cloths• Bed blankets and sheets• Bed pillows

• Planned Giving• Support special events -SLI Golf Classic and SLI Festival of Trees • Tributes and Memorials

• Company Matching Gifts• Corporate Support• Individual Support• Monthly Gifts

• Bedroom furniture• Hygiene items• Kitchen items • Living room furniture

Other Ways To Give

74.34%

12.33% 4.99%2.09%1.51%1.45%1.35%1.20%0.61%0.12%

Capitol® Federal Foundation and Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust each awarded $25,000 to Sheltered Living, Inc. to cover a keyless access control entry for our 19 home locations. This grant allows more independence and safety for the SLI persons served.

With this support, our SLI homes will provide a greater level of security and safety for our clients. For SLI staff, it provides a level of convenience and allows our direct care staff to move between shifts and locations without having to obtain keys from the main office. The new system will save the organization time and money that can be applied to our client programs and services.

Sources of financial support

Kansas Gas Service, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc. GrantKansas Gas Service supports SLI and individuals with intellectual disabilities. SLI received a $6,000 donation to install automatic door openers for the service center bathrooms. Adding the door openers enables the clients who use wheelchairs immediate access without assistance to open and close the door. This eliminates a challenge and gives independence to our clients.

Capitol Federal® Foundation & Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust, Bank of America Supports SLI Initiative

The SLI Golf Classic was established 15 years ago and has been an on-going fundraiser for SLI programs and services. The dollars provide for unfunded services such as client transportation, medical safeguarding and advocacy, nursing, personal medical supplies and dental services to name a few on the list.

The SLI Festival of Trees signature event for 37 years attracts over 5,000 people and has become a holiday tradition for families. Over 65 beautifully decorated trees and wreaths are on display for the communities enjoyment. Over the years $1.4 millon has been raised for SLI services.

Special Events

Honor Roll of Donors

Gregory AllenDena AnsonPam BaylessTerry BeemanDavid BeersRay & Margaret BeersFred & Colleen BiesemeyerMatt & Patti BoatwrightShirley BoudreauByron Brayman Family FundLarry & Kathy BraytonMargaret BreenRoger & Vicki BrokkeBarb BrysonMike & Vickie CarverFrank & Phyllis CooperDavid & Karen CorbettCatherine CraigHarry W. & Kay Craig, Jr.Donna CraneDoc & Teri CriquiGary & Charita CunninghamDr. Derek DurbinJim & Ethel EdwardsTim & Carolyn EdwardsMelissa EframoJean Ann EmigTim & Carole EtzelDennis & Mary FeighnySandra FrenchJim & Lisa GarrisonAmber GentryElida GibbonsGladys GigousBill & Shirley Gloy Bruce GrahamMike & Sheryl GudenkaufAlisha GuerreroDouglas & Mary HallMarilyn HalseyJerry & Mary HeathKendall HeinigerSally HenryMary HoffmanJan HowardLamont & Lisa JacksonWilliam JamesGwen KetterSharon Koepke

John Koger, Jr.Rex KoppesBradley & Joyce KramerBruce & Linda KruegerKyle & Abby LearGreg LeeDr. Kevin LenahanBilly LewisJo LindleyJoseph & Penny LumpkinSam MartinRobert & Jan MaxwellKevin & Carol MoriartyNorma MurphySteve & Carol NaylorShirley Nevins-GuthrieFrancis Newell Julie Oliver John PayneMichelle RadfordSteven & Vicki RaineJohn RatzenbergerAtlee & Christine ReetzMelody RichardBrian RindtBill & Patty RogenmoserSusan RoyerRose RozmiarekCynthia SchendelRon & Ann SheltonBetty SiskHarold & Carol SmithRobert & Audrey SmithStan & Jan StegelmanJanice StewartCarol TantilloDean & Karen TestaLynn ThompsonBonnie TiceDonald & Irene TreasterDoug & Traci VincentTamara VincentSusan WardKeith & Diana WartaGeorge & Sharon WeyrauchJanie WombleChristie Wyckoff

In Memory OfSteve AnsonDena Anson

Nancy CorbettDavid Corbett

Elizabeth GrohDonald & Irene Treaster

Kelly HallDoug & Mary Hall

Julie HayesTarc, Inc.

Daniel KimballTelecom Pioneers, Kansas Chapter #62

Barbara MaloneyTelecom Pioneers, Kansas Chapter #62

Carol MoriartyColleen & Fred BiesemeyerBlue Cross & Blue Shield of KansasDonna CraneD Hutchinson Distributing Co.Melissa Eframo, The Donovan FamilyBradley & Joyce KramerKevin MoriartyFrancis NewellVicki & Steven RaineMelody RichardJanice StewartCindy & Bonnie TiceTraci & Doug VincentGeorge & Sharon Weyrauch

Alltech CommunicationsAmazing FinishesBartlett and WestBatliner Paper Stock CompanyBen Schreiner Concrete ConstructionBlue Cross and Blue Shield of KansasCapital City BankCapitol Federal FoundationCBC, Inc./Apple MarketCintas Fire Protection Cintas First AidCivitan Club of TopekaCollege Hill PlumbingCooper & Lee, LLCCoreFirst Bank and TrustCox CommunicationsD Hutchinson Distributing CompanyEd Bozarth ChevroletEducational Credit UnionFHLBank TopekaHallmark Cards, Inc.

Honor Roll of Corporate/Foundation DonorsResers Fine FoodsSecurity BenefitSenne & Company IncServPro of TopekaSilver Lake United Methodist ChurchState Farm InsuranceStevens & Brand LLPStrathman Sales Company Inc.Telecom PioneersThe Kroger Agency, Inc.The SpectacleToday’s DentistryUniversity United Methodist WomenValley Self StorageWalmart #6585Waste ManagementWestar EnergyWO Comstock & Associates

Heartland Combined Federal CampaignHeartland Homecare Services, Inc.Hobby LobbyITC Great PlainsJetz ServiceKansas Gas Service, ONE Gas, Inc.Kansas Van and StorageKansas Volunteer CommissionKnights Of Columbus #4254Knights Of Columbus #534Knights Of Columbus Council #13012Knights Of Columbus Council #8059Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust, Bank of AmericaLincoln Center OBGYNMARS Chocolate North AmericaPenwell-Gabel Funeral HomesPeoples Insurance GroupPepsiPrairie Band Casino & ResortPrairie Band Potawatomi Nation

In Honor OfRay & Maggie BeersDon Beers

Tim & Carole EtzelJetz Services

Marian SalsburyTelecom Pioneers, Kansas Chapter #62

Marvin ShermanTelecom Pioneers, Kansas Chapter #62

Bill SuttonTim & Carolyn Edwards

Ross TestaDonald & Irene Treaste

Earl HowardDena Anson

Clardy VinsonEducational Credit Union

A special thanks to the Festival of Trees committee members who helped make 2014 a year of special event success!

Donors

Volunteer Program

Festival of Trees Volunteers

Carol Naylor - Auction Party ChairKip Walker - Audio/ VisualChris Cruz - Entertainment Chair Carol Crow - Hospitality ChairKathy Brayton - Mistletoe MarketGwen Ketter - Mistletoe MarketStan Stegelman - Park Ranger ChairJack Morgan - Silent Auction ChairCarolyn Bell - Silent Auction

Julie Fisher - Silent Auction Carole Morgan - Silent AuctionCathy Holmes- Tree Committee ChairKent Holmes - Tree CommitteeSheryl Gudenkauf - Tree CommitteeLynda Davis - Tree CommitteeJoyce Wadia -Tree CommitteeEileen Brouddus -Volunteer ChairNoni Cremer - Wine Board Chair

Westar Energy Volunteer Project

Nancy Perry Day of Caring

Employees from the KS Department of Administration spent the United Way Day of Caring at SLI! They trimmed trees, planted flowers and bushes, stained the backyard gazebo and cleaned up the yard. They made our residential house feel like home for our persons served!

The Westar Tecumseh Energy Center employees volunteered their day building a new fence at a SLI residential location. The Westar Energy Foundation donated $1,000 towards the project. A great addition for our clients!

Westar Team Building employees putting up a fence at a SLI home.

Kansas Department of Administration landscaping a SLI home.

Ron Shelton, ChairmanDirector of Claims, Blue Cross Blue Shield of KS

Beth Simpson, Vice ChairMarketing Director, Heartland Pharmacy

Mike Land, TreasurerEVP/CFO, Newcomer Funeral Service Group

John Cassidy, Immediate Past ChairAttorney, Topeka Transit Authority

Doug BassettAssociate Broker, Prudential First, REALTORS

David HeitAssociate Senior Project Manager Schwerdt Design

Jeanette JohnsonSales Associate Prudential First, REALTORS

Abby LearDirector Human Resources and Facilities, Blue Cross Blue Shield of KS

Michael LesserPresident, Peoples Insurance & Benefit Group

Lisa Jackson, Pres./CEOPresident/CEO Sheltered Living, Inc.

Board Of Directors

John Cassidy Topeka Transit Authority

Harry CraigRetired, Martin Tractor Company

James GarrisonGarrison Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.

Betsy RohlederRetired, Wells Fargo

Bob Smith Retired, Fleming Groceries

Foundation Board Executive TeamLisa JacksonPresident/CEO

Kathy BraytonChief Financial Officer

Traci VincentChief Operations Officer

Doug VincentVice President of Employee Services & Facilities

Jo Ann LongVice President of Development

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new SLI Administrative Offices and Day Service Center at 3401 SW Harrison St.

Leadership

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3401 SW Harrison St Topeka, KS 66611

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